Recommended by Morey Norkin

Other than my own birth, my experience in the realm of childbirth is severely limited. And yet Marj O’Neill-Butler managed to completely captivate me with this lovely story of two strangers waiting for two different births. In a mere 10 minutes, the two share confidences, fears, and hopes and develop a friendship that should last a lifetime. The dialogue is completely natural and clever, and as the story unfolds we care deeply about these two characters and even the unseen mothers and newborns. A story with universal appeal that deserves a wide audience.

You may think you already know all there is to know about a kvetching Jewish mother laying a guilt trip on her adult son. But John Busser doesn’t deal in clichés. The jokes are fresh and laugh out loud funny! And the plot twist and resolution make for a completely fresh and enjoyable show! This play needs to be resurrected and put on stage now!

He’s back! With his penchant for alliteration on full display, our fanged furry friend finds himself in exactly the right place at the right time. The Bear is the hero the world needs now! Welcome back!

Wow! Paul Donnelly presents a situation with serious ethical and moral questions. Questions that threaten the marriage of Margaret and Lee-Ann. There are no easy answers and, wisely, none are given. An intense 10-minute play that is sure to spark some intense debate. Stage it and let the debates begin!

Engaged as teenagers, Pina and Frankie meet by chance two decades later. In this brief encounter we sense that it’s probably for the best that this relationship ended. Pina has clearly moved on emotionally and made a good life. Frankie is another story. Alli Hartley-Kong does a great job of capturing both the familiarity and the awkwardness such a chance encounter might evoke. A lovely opportunity awaits two fine actors!

Christopher Soucy took the words right out of my mouth. GHOST LIGHT is indeed a love letter to community theater. And a beautiful one at that. I couldn’t help but think of the many people I’ve worked with, the many friends I’ve made, and the many who have passed on. Thank you, Alli Hartley-Kong, for writing and sharing this!

Rich Rubin has created an outstanding work that manages to capture the tension of a particular moment in history that remains sadly relevant to our own time. Every character is a gem. The dialogue just sizzles. A great read and no doubt a great evening of theater.

A beautifully told story of small-town life in America and the consequences or opportunities presented by a changing world. Although there is a touch of sentimentality, which I quite enjoyed, it is countered by an unsettling darkness brought about by fear of change and the unknown. Driven by rich characters, entertaining dialogue, and a well thought out plot, Don’t Vote For Me is deserving of its recent recognition with hopefully much more in the future:

Rita Anderson has fashioned a clever comedy that works on so many levels. Based on the concept (which I wholly subscribe to) that actors/celebrities die in threes, Anderson pokes fun at show biz, actors egos, and office politics. The word play brilliantly highlights generational slang and includes many funny misremembered names and sayings. There is also a thoughtful, tender aspect as three aging actors look back on their lives and careers and ahead to their fates. Would definitely enjoy seeing this staged!

If you’re seeing a therapist, I imagine the last public place you’d want to meet them is your child’s little league game. All that adult aggression directed the little ones. Likewise, if you’re a therapist, meeting a client at the game can be complicated. Marcia Eppich-Harris hits a home run with this comedy as she lets the awkwardness and tension of the situation build. Great use of the unseen game as both a distraction from the unwanted conversation and a source of conflict. This play deserves a major league production!